Sunday, April 1

Annual EGGstravagana Easter Egg Scramble, Danvers Church of the Nazarene, 181 Dayton St., Danvers. Begins with a Palm Sunday celebration service, 10:30 a.m.; registration check-in begins at noon, and the scramble follows. Scramble features more than 5,000 candy-filled Easter eggs for children up to age 10. 1 p.m., grand prize awarded, and attendees enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, bounce houses, circus clown, face-painting and balloons given away by the Easter Bunny. Free. Rain or shine. Advance registration requested at www.danverschurch.org or 978-777-2060.

Friends Forum, 5:30 p.m., First Spiritualist Church, 34 Warren St., Salem. Church will hold friends forum, open to church visitors who aren't members. Ideas, questions and feedback welcome; the Pastoral Committee will be available to answer questions. Free. www.firstspiritualistsalem.org.

"Shadows," 7 p.m., Ste. Anne Church, 290 Jefferson St., Salem. Program is a meditative, rarely performed cantata to lead participants into Holy Week. Event includes Ste. Anne's choir, an 11-piece ensemble including harp and timpani, and two preludes performed by Ste. Anne's Handbell Choir. Free. www.stannesalem.com.

Monday, April 2

Jewish Art: Preserving the Past, Painting the Present, noon to 1:15 p.m., Jewish Federation of the North Shore office, 39 Norman St., third floor, Salem. First session of JFNS' Lunch and Learn series will focus on Jewish painting through an exploration of the work of three artists: Rafael Uzan, Mayer Kirshenblatt and Abel Pann. Participants will discover a vibrant Jewish culture come to life. Free; bring a lunch. Public welcome. Register at acooper@jfns.org or 978-224-4900.

Friday, April 6

Stained Glass Stations of the Cross, noon and 4 p.m., Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 188 Elliott St., Danvers/Beverly town line. This year, there is a new addition: a special Stations of the Cross for Families at 4 p.m. A Solemn Liturgy service will be offered at 7:30 p.m. See full Easter Week schedule at www.ctr-anglican.org. 978-774-3163.

"Seven Last Words of Christ," noon, Tabernacle Congregational Church, UCC, 50 Washington St., Salem. The Savoy String Quartet will perform Joseph Hayden's "Seven Last Words of Christ." The performance features seven slow movements corresponding to the "seven last words," and a musical depiction of the earthquake following the crucifixion; piece explores and reveals the emotional resonances inherent in the story of the crucifixion. Free, handicapped-accessible. 978-744-3164 or www.tabernaclechurch.org.

Bake Sale, 2 to 5 p.m., St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, social hall, 64 Forrester St., Salem. The 2012 Easter Bread and Roll Sale includes Easter breads (babkas), nut, poppyseed and apricot rolls, and a bake table with festive and seasonal baked goods. 978-744-5869.

Mozart Requiem, 8 p.m., First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Cabot St., Beverly. Features members of Beverly church choirs with soloists and orchestra under the direction of Robert Littlefield. Free. 978- 922-3968.

Saturday, April 7

Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church of Hamilton, 391 Bay Road, Hamilton. All are welcome to an Easter egg hunt with Peter Stewart and the Easter Bunny. Bring baskets and cameras. Rain or shine. $3/child; proceeds will be donated to charity. 978-468-1256.

Wednesday, April 11

PJ Library Passover Story Time, 10 a.m., JCCNS Pre-School, Temple B'nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly. Celebrate Passover with stories and snacks. Free; open to families of the PJ Library and community. Co-sponsored by the JCCNS Preschool and the Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation. Reservations requested at 978-565-4450 or swyner@rilcf.org.

Maple Eves Women's Group, 7 p.m., Maple Street Church, Social Hall, 90 Maple St., Danvers. Meeting features music by the Shine on Me Boy's Chorus, presented by Kathy Gross, director of music ministry. Coffee and dessert served following performance. Those who wish to attend but are not on the Maple Eves call list, call the church office, 978-774-4510.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

Women's Council of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, spring program and luncheon, 10:30 a.m., 130 Essex St., Hamilton. Cost for the program and luncheon is $12. 978-646-4027 or EricaG@gcts.edu.

Friday, April 13

"CHN's Got Talent," 6 to 8 p.m., Church of the Holy Name, Remick Hall, corner of Monument Avenue and Thomas Road, Swampscott. Talent show with church members of all ages. Light supper of pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches, french fries, chicken fingers, cheddar cheese and broccoli soup, and various salads with desserts and beverages. $5/adults, $12/maximum per family, $2/children under age 12, free/children under age 2. 781-581-0322.

Sunday, April 15

Divine Mercy Sunday, 2 p.m., St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Frederick Murphy will be the celebrant. Program includes the exposition of the blessed sacrament, homily on divine mercy, chaplet of divine mercy, benediction, veneration of first-class relic of St. Faustina and divine mercy image. 978-532-2896 or 978-774-3635.

Divine Mercy Sunday, 3 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 15 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem. Holy hour will include devotional music sung by Alice Strejcek and accompanied by William E. Catanesye on the organ. Refreshments served. 978-745-6303.

Monday, April 23

Adult Education Spring Series, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Parish Center conference room, 80 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Adult education scripture program titled "Resurrection and Belief in the After Life," led by Brother Stephen Fahrig. Also on Monday, April 30, and May 7; attendance to all sessions is not required. staroftheseamarblehead.org.

Tuesday, April 24

Community Fundraising Concert, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich. Concert will raise funds for Choi Sungbong, a 2011 "Korea's Got Talent" finalist. $20/ticket. 978-335-8852. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BewknNW2b8Y.

Monday, April 30

Adult Education Spring Series, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Parish Center conference room, 80 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Adult education scripture program titled "Resurrection and Belief in the After Life," led by Brother Stephen Fahrig. Also on Monday, May 7; attendance to all sessions is not required. staroftheseamarblehead.org.

Monday, May 7

Jewish Art: Preserving the Past, Painting the Present, noon to 1:15 p.m., Jewish Federation of the North Shore office, 39 Norman St., third floor, Salem. Second session of JFNS' Lunch and Learn series will feature Jewish photography through the visual record of Roman Vishniac's work about Eastern Europe on the cusp of destruction, and contemporary photographers Zion Ozeri and Frederic Brenner, who document the world's most far-flung Jewish communities. Free; bring a lunch. Public welcome. Register at acooper@jfns.org or 978-224-4900.

Adult Education Spring Series, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Parish Center conference room, 80 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Adult education scripture program titled "Resurrection and Belief in the After Life," led by Brother Stephen Fahrig. staroftheseamarblehead.org.

Thursday, May 17

"The Jewish Response to Homelessness," 7 p.m., Temple B'nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly. Part of "The Jewish Response to ..." series, supported by the Community Innovation Grant from the Jewish Federation of the North Shore. Series explores how Jews are obligated to address certain issues with kindness and compassion. Text study and workshop led by Rabbi Margie Klein. $10 suggested donation per person. 978-927-3211.

Monday, June 4

Jewish Art: Preserving the Past, Painting the Present, noon to 1:15 p.m., Jewish Federation of the North Shore office, 39 Norman St., third floor, Salem. Third session of JFNS' Lunch and Learn series will examine Jewish music through centuries-old verses of Judah HaLevi from Spain's Golden Age as sung by Israeli Etti Ankri, and contemporary pieces, woven with music and lyrics from Latin America, West Africa and Iran, as interpreted by world-renowned Israeli musicians Rita Yahan-Farouz and Idan Raichel. Free; bring a lunch. Public welcome. Register at acooper@jfns.org or 978-224-4900.